Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Major OS Updates at WWDC 2024
Apple introduces a new personal AI system called Apple Intelligence alongside extensive updates for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other operating systems. The keynote features highly requested additions like home screen customization and iPhone mirroring.
Apple reveals Apple Intelligence, a new personal AI system integrated across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This on-device artificial intelligence powers a new Image Playground generator and allows Siri to access ChatGPT directly. Apple plans to roll out these AI features to beta testers this summer through a limited preview waitlist.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring massive customization options, allowing users to place apps anywhere on the home screen and apply dark mode to icons. The update finally introduces a native Calculator app for the iPad with Apple Pencil support, along with new iMessage text effects, a Genmoji creator, and the ability to lock and hide apps for privacy.
macOS Sequoia introduces a highly anticipated iPhone Mirroring feature that lets users control their mobile device directly from their computer. Apple also debuts a standalone Passwords app, satellite messaging capabilities, and new head gestures for AirPods Pro, rounding out a packed keynote that spans visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18.